Welltower Inc. (WELL) FCF Payout Ratio: 77.51%
Is Welltower Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Welltower Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 77.51% is in line with its 5-year average of 78.37%, around the middle of its 5-year range (65.94%–87.16%).
The FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL) is 77.51%. It is above its 12-month average by 13.79% (68.12%).
WELL FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WELL Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WELL Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WELL FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
77.51%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
68.12%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
76.17%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
78.37%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
82.77%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
84.55%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
84.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.32%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
77.5%
Earnings Payout Ratio
209.9%
Dividend Yield
1.40%
FCF Yield
1.66%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.85B | $1.88B | 65.9% |
| 2024 | $2.20B | $1.55B | 70.3% |
| 2023 | $1.55B | $1.26B | 81.3% |
| 2022 | $1.30B | $1.13B | 87.2% |
| 2021 | $1.26B | $1.04B | 82.5% |
| 2020 | $1.35B | $1.12B | 83.1% |
| 2019 | $1.52B | $1.40B | 92.1% |
| 2018 | $1.58B | $1.35B | 85.6% |
| 2017 | $1.42B | $1.33B | 93.3% |
| 2016 | $1.61B | $1.30B | 80.6% |
| 2015 | $1.36B | $1.21B | 88.7% |
| 2014 | $1.13B | $1.04B | 91.5% |
| 2013 | $981.80M | $906.27M | 92.3% |
| 2012 | $808.36M | $722.45M | 89.4% |
| 2011 | ($4.33B) | $544.25M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | ($1.73B) | $370.22M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | ($258.87M) | $333.84M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($736.72M) | $276.86M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($367.33M) | $208.10M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | ($212.74M) | $199.83M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | ($425.54M) | $154.14M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | ($1.41B) | $135.72M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | ($280.89M) | $111.08M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($304.34M) | $97.14M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($58.40M) | $85.27M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $36.25M | $80.33M | 221.6% |
| 1999 | ($119.36M) | $77.19M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($194.27M) | $60.72M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($79.83M) | $45.80M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($29.86M) | $28.43M | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Welltower Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Welltower Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 77.51%.
- Is Welltower Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Welltower Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 77.51% is in line with its 5-year average of 78.37%, around the middle of its 5-year range (65.94%–87.16%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 68.12%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 76.17%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 78.37%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 82.77%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 84.55%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for WELL stock is 84.55%.
Welltower Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 65.94% |
| 2024-12-31 | 70.29% |
| 2023-12-31 | 81.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | 87.16% |
| 2021-12-31 | 82.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | 83.07% |
| 2019-12-31 | 92.11% |
| 2018-12-31 | 85.59% |
| 2017-12-31 | 93.31% |
| 2016-12-31 | 80.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 88.67% |
| 2014-12-31 | 91.48% |
| 2013-12-31 | 92.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | 89.37% |
| 2000-12-31 | 221.59% |
About Welltower Inc.
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), an S&P 500 company based in Toledo, Ohio, is a leader in reshaping healthcare infrastructure. This Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) strategically collaborates with premier operators in seniors housing, post-acute care, and health systems. Their core mission is to finance the vital property assets required to expand innovative care delivery models, thereby enhancing overall public wellness and healthcare experiences. Welltower's portfolio encompasses a variety of properties, including seniors housing, post-acute communities, and outpatient medical facilities, all situated primarily within key, rapidly growing markets across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Healthcare Facilities
- CEO
- Shankh S. Mitra